2023 BMW X7 technical service bulletins
180 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2023 BMW X7.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers (switchable rocker arm) may break.
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
- After replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD), the Central Information Display (CID) is black
- The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the...
- 1. Use of aftermarket accessory hang-on cellular phone holders and/or air fresheners can break the...
- Electrical system
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- RSU availability
- A quality check revealed that the DME in these vehicles has a programming error
- As a result of a data input error, certain fault memories are permanently stored
- A vehicle listed above may arrive with a Check Control Message (CCM), and/or malfunction indicator...
- In vehicles equipped with the second row 60% / 40% split seat, the flex cable assembly can come out of the...
- Contamination/condensation in the uppersection of the Daytime Running Lights (DRL)headlight(s); driver’s...
- A check control message is displayed, indicating that the parking assistance systems have...
- The engine oil pump mounting screws may not have been tightened with the correct torque.
- Head restraint and/or backrest of 3RD row seats cannot be folded down
- Delivery stop: oil pump
- When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or...
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears
- There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from...
- The usage of the Highway Assist Hands-Off function (option code 5AX) is not possible.
- Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via...
- There are two possible situations (rear left, right or both sides): A. The electric sunshade in the rear...
- The Service Acti on related to SIB 65 20 23 has been completed and the defect code has been closed by warranty
- No Bass or a cracking noise can be heard from the bass speakers.
- Voluntary emissions recall 24E-A02: valvetronic
- The Check Control Message “Emergency call not available” is displayed to the customer
- Operation issues with ComfortAccess or remote functions.
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023
- The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either...
- The connection between the LED module and the light tube inside the upper/top headlamp housing is damaged.
- After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive...
- Deactivated: Currently investigating other components that maybe playing a factors besides what is...
- The original Conditioned Based Service (CBS) Key data point closed with 23-07 soft ware, all CBS systems...
- One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored.
- During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner...
- Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care
- When using the Key Reader to retrieve Condition Based Service (CBS) information from the customers key, no...
- The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break.
- The Check Control message below appears even though the coolant level is not below minimum when theengine...
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when parking,...
- This bulletin outlines known areas of possible water entry, operational noise, or wind noise for the...
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP)...
- The roller sunshade (aka sun protection or sunblind) of the front panoramic sunroof is bunching up during...
- Check Engine light is on IHKA has stored fault 80131C âIHKA: 12V voltage sensor plausibilityâ
- The Central Information Display goes black intermittently due to resets of the Head Unit (HU-H3)....
- Situation
- Engine will crank but not start
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 20, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023
- When using the Key Reader to retrieve CBS information from the customer key, no current vehicle data is...
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Various concerns about the third row of seats: 1. Head restraint (aka headrest), on one or both sides,...
- A change in the Bowden cable routing is observed in the third seat row backrest
- Two areas of the third-row seat backrest that may
- Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth...
- Customers may be experiencing one or more of these 3 issues with Apple CarPlay® operation: No selections...
- Emergency Stop Assistant is activated
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 21, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023BMW X7...
- A vehicle may arrive at your center with various faults and check control messages
- A change in Bowden cable routing is observed in the third seat row backrest
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 14, 2023) on certain model year 2023 â 2024BMW...
- Due to prolonged, normal body flex acting on the vehicle during its service life, a small indentation...
- Various concerns about the third row of seats: 1. Head restraint (aka headrest), on one or both sides,...
- Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
- This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- BMW AG has requested the inspection of all dealer stock of the following part number(s) listed below to...
- The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in...
- Due to an assembly ase ventilation line connections may not be securely locked.
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective September 14, 2023) on certain Model Year 2023
- Customers may be experiencing one or more of these following issues with Bluetooth operation: Bluetooth...
- The interior lights in the rear of the passenger area do not work.
- A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears.
- ?During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: KNEE AIRBAG.
- ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop for BMW X5, X6, X7, and 7 Series sedan vehicles that were produced...
- ?BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective August 8, 2023: Roller Cam Follower.
- ?A software error may
- ?Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction.
- ?The front seat will not calibrate/initialize, and the stored faults cannot be deleted.
- ?Various concerns about the third row of seats.
- ?Water leaking into the vehicle from the headliner/microphone area.
- Various concerns about the third row of seats.
- During workshop repairs with software updates, certain customer vehicles may be changed to BMW Operating...
- With the introduction of the BMW Remote Software Upgrade, all Service Pack 18 vehicles and partial Service...
- Due to a manufacturing defect in the ignition coil BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective June 1,...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop effective June 6, 2023 on certain Model Year 2023
- A vehicle arrives at your center to be diagnosed for a micro-leak in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system...
- BMW AG has issued an Emissions Recall (effective March 17, 2023) on a certain Model Year 2021
- Condensation is present on the inner surfaces in one or both taillights (circled).
- Headlight check control (CC) message 128 "High beam headlight failure" is displayed
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- Interim Class Action Settlement F95/96, G05/G06/G07 front center console cupholder United States District...
- DSCi units which potentially have a faulty hydraulic valve were installed in the vehicles
- In the affected vehicles, faulty spindle drives for the tailgate (lower section) may have been installed,...
- Upon opening or closing (i.e., folding in or out) the exterior mirror assembly, a creaking sound is heard...
- Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors...
- Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.
- Due to a software error, the vehicle sporadically does not achieve sleep mode
- The reading lights for the second and third row seating activate automatically without customer input.
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 15, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles...
- After programming to I-level 23-03-5xx, the fault memory 0x022270 is stored in the mPAD (Medium Platform...
- Engine cranks but will not start.
- The hazard light (aka emergency flasher) button gets stuck in the ON or OFF position when actuated.
- Due to the semiconductor supply, the Local Interconnect Network module in either of the exterior mirrors...
- The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 "Left high beam headlight faulty" 130 "Right high...
- Issues with the various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (KAFAS system) can...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop: Due to a software failure, there is the possibility that the...
- A groaning type noise is heard during the height adjustment.
- The gear selector switch (GWS) consists of the control electronics circuit and the selector lever
- Possible failure of lighting operation in either left or right front headlamp assemblies (i.e., daytime...
- Customer states there is no audio playback (telephony, navigation, radio) and system sounds (PDC, turn...
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Customer is shown an incorrect GPS location in the vehicle (i.e., Nav Map, coordinates).
- Central information display.
- Windshield Wiper.
- Popping sound at the top of the c-pillar.
- Engine will crank but not start
- While driving the vehicle on normal roads at 10 mph and above, a popping sound from the top of the...
- Customer is unable to power up or charge accessories through a plug adapter inserted in the front 12-volt...
- Check control message (CCM) 183 Windscreen wiper malfunction is displayed.
- The following headlight CC messages are displayed: 128 Left high beam headlight faulty 130 Right high beam...
- Due to component-related supply issues, the central information displays (CID) in some of the Model Year...
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective October 25, 2021) on certain Model Year 2022 BMW vehicles...
- After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or...
- Coolant leaking from the engine compartment
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective December 21, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023BMW X7...
- When starting the vehicle remotely, the radiator blind of the active air flap control remains closed
- The saved steering column positions, vertical and horizontal, are not stored long term.
- Uneven ambient lighting emission (bright spots/dark spots) on the door trim panel.
- Driver Assistance Reduced" check control message (CCM) appears.
- BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective November 10, 2022) on a small number of Model Year 2023 BMW...
- Loss of tire pressure with corresponding Check Control Message.
- The driver's side (left rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into...
- When returning the 2nd row seat 60% (left) side from Easy-Entry: The seat stops moving before reaching the...
- The passenger's side (right rear) of the 60/40 split 2nd row seat may intermittently not fully latch into...
- The front sunroof glass seal has shrunk, creating a gap which can
- When activating the turn signal function, the low beam/cornering light will flicker.
- There is potential ingress via the roof antenna housing.
- After updating dealer owned vehicles to software 22-07-5XX, many current BMW customers and previous Demo...
- Usage of the high-beam assistant is not possible.
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
- The Lane Change Warning (LCW) yellow triangle symbol on either one, or both the exterior side view mirrors...
- Programming of various modules will provide quality improvements and system robustness to: Valet parking...
- Symptom 1: There are traces of coolant leaking under the vehicle, or there is significant pressure...
- The sound output intermittently drops out entirely
- Driver Assistance reduced checked control message (CCM) appears
- The following LIN faults for electric door sunshade may be present in the BDC fault memory
- The incorrect Bluetooth module was installed in the headunit
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- The air conditioning cycles from cold to warm air while driving or while at a stand still
- A check control message for the restraint system appears
- Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may...
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